(a) Employees subject to this title have the right to:
(1) take part or refrain from taking part in forming, joining, supporting, or participating in any employee organization or its lawful activities;
(2) be fairly represented by their exclusive representative, if any, in collective bargaining; and
(3) except as provided in §§ 3-303 and 3-305 of this subtitle, engage in other concerted activities for the purpose of collective bargaining or other mutual aid or protection.
(b) An employee who is a member of a bargaining unit with an exclusive representative may, without the intervention of an employee organization, discuss any matter with the employer.